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generator + welder help.

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generator + welder help.

Post by bigmick »

can i run my welder off a generator.
i have got no idea never had any thing to do with them before.
im guessing i need one that has a 15 amp out put as my welder has a 15 amp plug or can i just get a new power point.
this is my welder:
http://www.weldmaster.com.au/products-d ... 10&pid=312

would something like this work:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/GENERATOR-DIESEL ... dZViewItem
any one tried these cheap gennies.

any help muchly appreciated.
thanx
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Post by want33s »

That generator should be fine but the welder only has a 10 minute duty cycle meaning that at full load it is only good for 10 minutes every hour.
Something to think about.
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Post by bigmick »

all ready have welder.
duty cycle is constant. i dont usualy hold the trigger in for more than 10 mins. :D
so do you think the genny would be ok.
any ones oppinions.
cheers jas.
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Post by eliteforce32 »

welder will... sorry should have a min./rec. kva input.....

for the ones that i run at work.. the small ones are 5.5kva to run just one kempi miniark 180.... runs allday no trouble at all.. ;)
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